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The Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten Audiobook
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This entrancing collection of Irish fairy folk will enchant young lovers of the mystical, the magical, and the occult.
Watch for seal-skinned selkies coming to shore every ninth day to dance—but keep a safe distance, lest you become mesmerized. If you spy a fair mermaid combing her hair whilst sitting upon a rock, look away, as that could be bad luck indeed. And legend has it that just one encounter with the silver-tongued fairy known as the Charmer may leave a person lovesick and heartbroken. This gorgeous book offers illuminating introductions to fifteen remarkable fairies, the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish folklore, from tiny leprechauns to enormous giants, trickster spirits to slippery shape-shifters.
Stories inspired by tales from the Irish National Folklore Collection and a look at each fae’s traits and origins make this a keepsake collection and a gift to be treasured.
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“Aoife McMahon, with her lovely Irish brogue, brings Síne Quinn’s introduction to fifteen Irish faeries to life. This children’s audiobook will also entrance adults as it looks at the light and dark sides of Irish faeries…A foreword by Patricia Forde, Ireland’s current children’s literature laureate, offers listeners advice on how to stay safe if they encounter any of these characters.”
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“Quinn’s writing has a folksy, intimate tone; readers will feel as though they’re huddled by the fireside, listening to a gifted storyteller holding an audience spellbound.”
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“Overall, this is a big success and will be great in classes that are looking at folktale imagery and motifs that occur across cultures. For independent enjoyment, recommend to readers who like their fairy tales to come with a little darkness.”
— Booklist (starred review)
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About Aoife McMahon
Aoife McMahon, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an Irish actress with extensive experience in theater and television. She won the 2002 Best Actress Gemini Award for Random Passage opposite Colm Meaney. She has also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Old Vic and has toured the United Kingdom with Goodnight Mister Tom.